If you can buy it locally, you probably ought to.™

Pfft, pllllgh, *cough*, plack, aaaaachew!

Folks looking for pepper freezing tips have left some fingerprints and notes. But the layers of neglect had almost convinced me to let this little spot deteriorate in the backyard of a brand new, well-built, bigger spot. A spot that could house things besides food. A spot that could house random photos, moments that amuse me, things that interest or inspire me, and maybe also a pizza, salad or roast.

This spot, you see, was starting to feel a little too small.

Too specific.

I was bored of myself, frankly. And kind of tired of mediocre photos taken under the halogen light in my kitchen.

But a few days ago, a former student stopped by.. She had no idea who I was. No idea that she had stumbled upon the unkempt ramblings of her former (gasp!) ENGLISH TEACHER!!!!

Nothing like a blast with the past to kick you in the keyboard!

Looking around here, I now think maybe this place can be cleaned up. A little addition on the back and maybe a bigger, more encompassing front porch might just make a new spot unnecessary.

So…please forgive the mess, and I hope you’ll check back while I work on the renovations!

It’s too bad you haven’t written in a while. Your scenery is beautiful and I do enjoy reading and making some of your recipes. hope to hear from you soon again. Jim from http://theyankeechef.blogspot.com/